International League players to watch in 2014

The Phillies' first-round draft pick in 2006 and the son of former Cy Young winner Doug Drabek, pitched everywhere last season from Class A to the majors. Had Tommy John surgery in 2008.

CHARLOTTE (White Sox)

Matt Davidson, 3B

The 23-year-old, rated No. 3 in the White Sox organization after being traded by the Diamondbacks (who drafted him in the first round in 2009) in the offseason for Addison Reed. Hit .280 with 17 homers last season in Triple-A.

COLUMBUS (Indians)

Trevor Bauer, RHP

The No. 3 prospect in the Cleveland organization is back with the Clippers. He was 6-7 with a 4.15 ERA last season in Triple-A. More consistency could lead to another in-season call-up.

DURHAM (Rays)

Kevin Kiermaier, OF

Ranked the No. 10 prospect overall plus the best defensive outfielder and best outfield arm in the Tampa Bay system by Baseball America.

GWINNETT (Braves)

Christian Bethancourt, C

The No. 2-ranked prospect in the Braves organization, he spent the previous two seasons at Double-A Mississippi except for a one-game appearance last season for the Braves.

INDIANAPOLIS (Pirates)

Gregory Polanco, RF

Top prospect in the Pittsburgh system, his time here could be brief with a strong start and/or a slow start by the Pirates' offense. Made climb from Class A to Triple-A last season, with a combined 38 stolen bases.

LOUISVILLE (Reds)

Phillip Ervin, OF

First-round pick in 2013 combined to hit .331 in 46 games in two stops during his first professional season, with 14 stolen bases and a .425 on-base percentage.

NORFOLK (Orioles)

Kevin Gausman, RHP

No. 2-rated prospect in Baltimore organization, he was 3-6 with a 3.51 ERA in 16 games combined at Double-A and Triple-A last season. Solid fastball and changeup.

PAWTUCKET (Red Sox)

Allen Webster, RHP

The 24-year-old was 8-4 with a 3.60 ERA last season in Triple-A. Didn't have a good winter league showing (6.11 ERA in 5 games spanning 17 2/3 innings).

ROCHESTER (Twins)

Alex Meyer, RHP

The 24-year-old, all 6-foot-9 of him, is No. 3 in the Minnesota organization according to Baseball America. He was 4-3 last season with 2.99 ERA and 100 strikeouts in 78 1/3 innings combined at Class A and Double-A.